Honors Research Projects from 2015
Low Cost Shear and Pressure Sensor, Kyle L. Rohrig, Phaethon D. Kotantoulas, Brandon J. Lloyd, Hazim H. Abualola, and Tao Ruan
Development of a Modified Cervical Collar to Eliminate Overheating and Dysphagia Side Effects, Elizabeth M. Rondinelli, Katharine J. Hodgson, Samantha L. Ballash, and Jessica C. Augustynovich
Parametric Study of Self-Centering Concentrically-Braced Frames in Response to Earthquakes, Nicholas F. Roth
Biosurfactants in Electrospinning, Jonathan Russell
Disc Golf Locator, Noah M. Sanor
Kangaroo Care and Preterm Infants, Natalie Schindler and Kathryn Lynn
Almanac, Katherine L. Schultz
Micro Topographic and pH Effects on Sphagnum Growth, Ziad Shwaiki
Effectively Preparing Special Education Teachers: Success in Urban Environments, Gabrielle Siegenthaler
The Effects of Sustainability as a Positive Attribute on Equine Therapy Design: An Interdisciplinary Study, Andria Sinclair
2015 AFRL University Design Challenge, Daniel Slattery, Andrew P. Killmeyer, Brandon Null, Brendan Jones, Casey Hale, Jake Stein, Jeff Quartermaine, Kevin Rolik, Nick Tsangeos, Sam Moats, and Marisa Seeley
Senior Design: KONG Toy Instruction-Manual Insertion, Marianna R. Smith, Rachael L. Innocenzi, and Ashley N. Cuthbert
New Multiphase Reactor Design Using Electrospun Nanofibers, Victoria Smith
Reactions of Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene and Lewis Bases to Produce [PON]3: Methanesulfonic Acid and Dimethylformamide Reactions with [PCl2N]3, Savannah R. Snyder
An Analysis of Microbial Involvement in Biospeleogenesis Within Lechuguilla Cave System, Garrett Sonntag
Mandarin Chinese as a Second Language: A Review of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Influenza, Jonah M. Spoerndle
Methods of Policing: Deviation from the Standard Model of Policing and Measured Effectiveness, Elena Stamm
Relationship Between Stages of Change and HPV Vaccine Attitudes and Beliefs in Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Megan M. Stein, Michael Sabo, and Julia Caverly
Parent Preferences and Evaluations of Various Parenting Resources, June E. Stephens
Investigating Use of Beta Coefficients for Stock Predictions, Jeffrey Swensen
Optimization of Polydopamine Coatings, Helen C. Terrill Ms.
Implementing IS-IS Routing and DHCP Services in an IPv4 Network, Laura Thompson
Women and Weights: Understanding Stereotypes and Misconceptions, Rachael Thut
The University of Akron 2015 SAE Zips Baja Off-Road Racing Team 2015 Suspension System Design, Ryan W. Timura
The University of Akron Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy: Past, Present, Future, Jonathan E. Vichosky
The Effects of Instructional Strategies on Adherence to a Flexibility Program and Physiological Outcomes, Peter L. Waisala
Monitoring System for Electric Motors, Sean Waples
The Quiet Conversation, Samantha Weisend
The Persuasive Aspect of Brands, Kaylie A. West
On and Off the Stage: A Look at Working with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Alyssa Whiddon
An Investigation in Implementing a C++ Voxel Game Engine with Destructible Terrain, Michael W. Wilder
Synthesis and Anti-Proliferative Activity of N,N’-bis(arylmethyl)benzimidazolium Salts, Travis M. Williams
"Lean"ing Towards Improvement, Katie Wojciechowski
A Comparison of Empathy in Sophomore and Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Alexandra I. Woods and Stephanie Malachin
Tactical Medicine: An Examination of Medical Training in Law Enforcement, Brian J. Woods Jr.
The Importance of a Strong Mathematical Foundation, Jasmine M. Wriston
All American Soap Box Derby Competition, Justin E. Yager and Spencer Cullen
Literature Review: Effects of Myofascial Release on Range of Motion and Athletic Performance, Alex Zazac
Honors Research Projects from 2014
Evaluation of Tissue-engineered Tendon Enthesis Polymer Constructs, Joshua A. Bundy BS, Mary Beth Wade PhD, Hitomi Nakao MD, Phillip McClellan PhD, Qing Yu PhD, Robin Jacquet-Childs MS, and William J. Landis PhD
An Analysis of Racial Identity, Internalized Racial Oppression, Self-Esteem, and Media Consumption in African American Students, Latoya Higginbottom
Tandem Mass Spectrometry of Multiply Charged Polymers: Using MS3 Strategies for Full Structural Characterization of Polyacrylamides, Paul M. Krauss
Web Development for the Home Builders Associoation Serving Portage and Summit Counties, Gail Lewis White